An abrupt XRP sell‑off by more than -15% on 23 July was driven overwhelmingly by aggressive market selling on South Korean exchange Upbit, according to independent analyst Dom (@traderview2), who published multi‑venue order book heatmaps and cumulative volume delta (CVD) data to X. “Korean market Upbit chose violence today on XRP,” he wrote, quantifying “Over 75 million XRP sold at market over the last 24 hours.” Why Did XRP Crash Yesterday? The spot CVD chart shared by Dom isolates net market buying and selling across major venues. While Binance, Coinbase, Bybit, OKX, Kraken and Bitstamp CVD lines remained comparatively flat to modestly negative, the Upbit CVD (purple line) plunged in a near‑one‑way trajectory to roughly –75 million XRP during the period, mirroring the intraday decline in the average spot price plotted alongside it. The analyst stated: “The pump AND dump was brought to you by Upbit… The orderbooks have been pretty empty, thus the quick move down today.” Concurrent order book heatmaps for Binance, Coinbase, Binance USDⓈ‑M perpetuals and Kraken show a sharp breakdown from recent highs above $3.5 toward the mid‑$3.1 area during the session. Visible liquidity pockets were thin above price, with bids clustering just below, consistent with Dom’s observation that depleted depth amplified the impact of the concentrated Upbit flow. Related Reading: XRP Breaks Out Of Bull Pennant—Is $15 Now In Sight? He added that “We have reached some bids around $3, which I am monitoring now,” emphasizing that “I think we want that area hold to keep shorter term bull structure in tact.” The same source underscored that the Korean venue had also dominated the preceding upside phase. On 11 July, Dom attributed the earlier surge to localized demand: “XRP pump brought to you mainly by the Koreans on Upbit. Binance market tailing behind. All other venues basically flat (Coinbase barely participating). Nearly 30M $XRP market bought on top exchanges over the last hour.” That earlier burst of concentrated buying was later offset by the latest wave of concentrated selling, producing what he characterized as a “pump AND dump” sequence centered on Upbit’s order flow. Related Reading: XRP Could Skyrocket 500% Against Bitcoin, Analyst Warns Taken together, the data depict a two‑stage move in which initial Korean spot accumulation drove price expansion, followed days later by heavy Korean liquidation into a structurally thin global order book, accelerating XRP’s descent. Dom’s monitoring focus now rests on whether the identified bid interest around $3 can stabilize price and preserve the shorter‑term bullish structure he references. As of the charts published, that support zone remained the critical near‑term level. Notably, derivative positioning intensified the move: CoinGlass data shows that XRP futures long positions suffered approximately $82.8 million in liquidations yesterday, second only to Ether and ahead of Bitcoin, with total market long liquidations exceeding $630 million. This forced deleveraging likely compounded the spot pressure as cascading margin calls translated into additional market sell orders, reinforcing the rapid downside extension initiated on Upbit. At press time, XRP traded at $3.09. Featured image created with DALL.E, chart from TradingView.com
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Major altcoins, including Ethereum and XRP, have taken a step back following a week of strong upward momentum. The broader crypto market is flashing red today as top assets face significant resistance after their recent surge. Data from CryptoSlate shows that most of the top 10 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization are trading lower. Ethereum dropped […]
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On-chain data has revealed that Ripple co-founder and executive chairman Chris Larsen transferred $175 million worth of XRP across multiple wallets in the past week. The asset movements, first flagged by on-chain investigator ZachXBT, took place between July 17 and July 23. XRP transfers According to blockchain data, Larsen sent 50 million XRP, valued at […]
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Thursday's drop in major tokens is likely led by the unwinding of leveraged bullish positions rather than new bearish plays.
On-chain data shows the XRP whales have transferred significant amounts in the asset during the past day. Here’s where the coins are heading. XRP Whales Have Just Made Two Large Transactions According to data from cryptocurrency transaction tracker service Whale Alert, two massive transfers have been spotted on the XRP blockchain in the last 24 hours. Both of these moves were of a scale that can be associated to the whales, entities that carry significant amounts in their wallets. Due to their size, these investors can hold some degree of influence on the network, so their transfers can be worth keeping an eye on. They may not always directly affect the asset, but they can still sometimes be revealing about the sentiment among the cohort. Related Reading: XRP Breaks Out Of Bull Pennant—Is $15 Now In Sight? That said, it’s only possible to speculate on transactions when they involve at least one wallet that’s identifiable. Cryptocurrency networks are, after all, anonymous by nature, so a lot of transfers don’t hold any meaningful information. The older of the two XRP whale transfers from the past day, which also happens to be the much more massive of the two, was unfortunately of the type with no known addresses. As is visible above, the transfer involved around 200 million XRP, worth a whopping $700.6 million at the time that the move was executed on the blockchain. The transaction occurred between two unknown wallets, meaning that they were likely to have been self-custodial addresses. As mentioned before, it’s hard to infer anything from moves like these, as they can have any underlying reason, ranging from something as simple as a change of wallets to a peer-to-peer (P2P) sale. The second whale transfer for the day, however, was different. Below are the details associated with this move. This transaction, which saw the movement of 16.8 million tokens of the asset (about $58.3 million), had an unknown wallet as the sender, but on its receiving end was an address associated with cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase. Moves of this type, where coins flow from a self-custodial wallet to a centralize exchange, are called Exchange Inflows. Generally, holders deposit their coins to these platforms when they want to make use of one of the services that they provide, which can include selling. As such, Exchange Inflows can sometimes prove to be bearish for the cryptocurrency’s price. Related Reading: Solana Becomes The Talk Of Social Media As Price Hits $200 Given that the whale has made this transaction following a surge in XRP, it’s possible that profit-taking may have been the motive behind it. XRP Price At the time of writing, XRP is trading around $3.27, up over 9% in the last week. Featured image from Dall-E, whale-alert.io, chart from TradingView.com
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XRP price started a downside correction from the $3.650 zone. The price is now trading below $3.30 and remains at risk of more losses. XRP price started a downside correction below the $3.50 zone. The price is now trading below $3.450 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a key bearish trend line forming with resistance at $3.30 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could start another increase if it stays above the $3.050 zone. XRP Price Dips Further XRP price started a fresh decline after it failed to clear the $3.650 resistance zone, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. The price declined below the $3.450 and $3.350 support levels. The decline was such that the price traded below the $3.120 level. A low was formed at $3.050 and the price is now consolidating losses near the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the recent decline from the $3.650 swing high to the $3.050 low. The price is now trading below $3.450 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is also a key bearish trend line forming with resistance at $3.30 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair. On the upside, the price might face resistance near the $3.2320 level. The first major resistance is near the $3.2650 level. A clear move above the $3.2650 resistance might send the price toward the $3.350 resistance or the 50% Fib retracement level of the recent decline from the $3.650 swing high to the $3.050 low. Any more gains might send the price toward the $3.450 resistance or even $3.50 in the near term. The next major hurdle for the bulls might be near the $3.650 zone. Another Drop? If XRP fails to clear the $3.350 resistance zone, it could start another decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $3.150 level. The next major support is near the $3.120 level. If there is a downside break and a close below the $3.120 level, the price might continue to decline toward the $3.050 support. The next major support sits near the $3.00 zone. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for XRP/USD is now losing pace in the bearish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for XRP/USD is now below the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $3.120 and $3.050. Major Resistance Levels – $3.250 and $3.350.
Ethereum fell 4% and XRP dropped 12.7% over the past 24 hours, with several other major altcoins also posting losses.
After nearly eight years of being trapped under a long-term resistance line, XRP is set to make headlines again as it inches closer to a historic breakout against Bitcoin (BTC). With XRP Spot ETF approvals still pending, this breakout could signal the start of a significant shift in momentum and price trajectory. XRP To Break Major Resistance Against Bitcoin The XRP/BTC trading pair is rapidly approaching a critical technical breakout that could reshape its long-term value outlook. Crypto market expert Gordon noted in his chart analysis on X social media that XRP/BTC is close to breaching an 8-year descending resistance line—a move that could spark a major structural change in the market. Related Reading: XRP Open Interest Explodes To January ATH Levels, Will Price Follow Above $3? A breakout from this resistance could not only signal the end of nearly a decade of underperformance against Bitcoin but also serve as a potential precursor to a broader revaluation of XRP. Gordon’s biweekly chart illustrates XRP’s historical struggle to gain ground against Bitcoin, with repeated rejections from a strong descending line that has acted as a barrier since 2017. However, after experiencing long years of consolidation and accumulation, XRP/BTC now appears to be forming a large Symmetrical Triangle, with the current price hovering just below the upper boundary of the formation. Based on Gordon’s analysis, this technical compression suggests an imminent breakout, especially as price action builds momentum. What makes this potential breakout even more intriguing is that XRP’s rising value and current momentum have occurred without any significant bullish catalysts. The upward movement in XRP/BTC comes even before any official news concerning a potential XRP Spot ETF approval. The anticipation surrounding this ETF is already palpable, and a favorable decision could act as a powerful catalyst for continued upside. This scenario aligns with Gordon’s assessment that a breakout from the 8-year trendline could be a gateway to a generational wealth opportunity. 2025 XRP Spot ETF Approval Odds Hit 95% According to new data shared by market expert Steph is Crypto, XRP has emerged as one of the front-runners in the race for Spot ETF approval in the United States (US). The analyst has stated that the probability of an XRP ETF approval by the US SEC in 2025 has increased to a whopping 95%. Related Reading: XRP Wave 3 Could Repeat 600% Surge From Nov 2025, Target Set For $15 XRP currently shares the highest projected odds of approval alongside Litecoin and Solana, signaling a major shift in sentiment toward altcoin-based ETFs. Already, a growing number of institutional asset managers are investing in this ETF, including Grayscale, Bitwise, 21Shares, WisdomTree, Canary, and others. Just a few days ago, reports also revealed that the SEC has officially approved the conversion of the Bitwise 10 Crypto Index Fund into an ETF, which will include assets such as XRP, BTC, ETH, and others. Featured image from Getty Images, chart from Tradingview.com
Six-year breakout holds, but late-session sell pressure tests key levels as ETF momentum and U.S. crypto legislation continue to drive long-term narrative.
The U.S. Federal Reserve remains under intense political pressure ahead of its July 30 meeting, with President Trump and some of his appointees openly calling for rate cuts despite sticky inflation.
XRP breaks the July uptrend line as BTC's MACD hints at a bearish shift in momentum.
An analyst has pointed out that XRP has broken out of a Bull Pennant on the weekly chart and may now be setting its sights on this target. XRP Has Surged Above Bull Pennant Recently In a new post on X, analyst Ali Martinez has talked about how XRP has exited above a Bull Pennant recently. The Bull Pennant refers to a technical analysis (TA) pattern that forms when an asset’s price succeeds a sharp upwards move with a period of consolidation between two converging trendlines. Related Reading: Solana Becomes The Talk Of Social Media As Price Hits $200 Bull Pennants are similar to Bull Flags, with the main difference being that flags involve parallel channels instead. Just like in the case of the Bull Flag, the initial uptrend forms the ‘pole,’ but the consolidation channel here is known as the ‘pennant.’ When the price is trading inside the pennant portion of the pattern, it’s likely to face resistance at the upper level and support at the lower one. An escape out of either of these levels might signal a breakout in that direction. Bull Pennants are considered to be continuation patterns, so a breakout may be assumed to be more probable in the bullish direction. That is, the asset can be more likely to surge above the resistance line. Like the Bull Pennant, there is also the Bear Pennant. This TA pattern works much in the same way, except for the fact that the pole is represented by a downwards move and that a bearish breakout is more likely. Now, here is the chart shared by the analyst that shows the pattern that the weekly price of XRP was trading inside until recently: As displayed in the above graph, the weekly price of XRP was earlier witnessing consolidation inside a Bull Pennant, but this month, the asset finally found a break as its price exited out of the pattern in a sharp manner. Usually, Bull Pennant breakouts are considered to be of the same length as the pole. Based on this, the analyst has drawn a potential breakout for the cryptocurrency in the chart. The target that it leads to is $15. Related Reading: Ethereum To $10,000? Analyst Says ETH Has To Break This Level If such a bull run does occur for XRP, then its price would have surged by a whopping 320%. It now remains to be seen whether the Bull Pennant would actually end up holding for the asset. XRP Price The altcoins have taken off recently and XRP has been no exception, as its price has reached the $3.56 mark after a rally of almost 22% over the last week. Featured image from Dall-E, charts from TradingView.com
XRP price started a fresh increase and traded above the $3.40 zone. The price is now consolidating gains and might aim for a fresh increase above the $3.550 zone. XRP price started a fresh increase above the $3.420 zone. The price is now trading above $3.450 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a short-term bullish trend line forming with support at $3.480 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could start another increase if it stays above the $3.350 zone. XRP Price Eyes Fresh Increase XRP price started a fresh increase after it settled above the $3.350 level, beating Bitcoin and Ethereum. The price was able to climb above the $3.50 resistance level. The bulls remained in action and the price gained pace for a move above $3.550 barrier. Finally, the price tested the $3.650 zone. A high was formed at $3.660 and the price recently corrected some gains. A low was formed at $3.425 and the price is now consolidating. There was a move above the 50% Fib retracement level of the recent decline from the $3.650 swing high to the $3.425 low. The price is now trading above $3.450 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is also a short-term bullish trend line forming with support at $3.480 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair. On the upside, the price might face resistance near the $3.550 level or the 61.8% Fib retracement level of the recent decline from the $3.650 swing high to the $3.425 low. The first major resistance is near the $3.60 level. A clear move above the $3.60 resistance might send the price toward the $3.650 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $3.720 resistance or even $3.80 in the near term. The next major hurdle for the bulls might be near the $4.00 zone. Another Drop? If XRP fails to clear the $3.550 resistance zone, it could start another decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $3.480 level. The next major support is near the $3.420 level. If there is a downside break and a close below the $3.420 level, the price might continue to decline toward the $3.350 support. The next major support sits near the $3.320 zone. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for XRP/USD is now losing pace in the bullish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for XRP/USD is now below the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $3.420 and $3.350. Major Resistance Levels – $3.550 and $3.660.
A provocative post from crypto commentator Vincent Van Code suggests that Bitcoin was simply the experiment, while XRP represents the final form of money. In a detailed post on the social media platform X, Van Code outlined his theory, suggesting that XRP’s limitless liquidity design makes it far better for global finance than Bitcoin’s fixed-supply model. Bitcoin Changed Everything, But Isn’t the Final Stop Bitcoin introduced the world to the concept of decentralized digital currency with a limited supply. It broke away from traditional finance by removing the authority of banks and creating a decentralized system. The idea that money could exist entirely in digital form, without government backing, took hold through Bitcoin after its launch in 2009. It inspired millions and laid the foundation for what would become the crypto industry as we know it today. Related Reading: XRP Analyst Sees Clear Path Beyond $100 And Toward $1,000 However, Van Code suggests that Bitcoin’s structure, which is built around scarcity, slow transaction speed, and high fees, ultimately limits its utility. According to him, Bitcoin served a psychological function: getting people used to the concept of intangible, value-agreed money. But its design was never meant to scale into a truly global liquidity solution. “It rewards hoarding, not utility,” he said. He likened Bitcoin to a necessary first step: a proof-of-concept to prove digital scarcity has value and introduce decentralized finance. However, it’s slow, it’s expensive, and it can’t scale to global liquidity. As such, Van Code noted that perhaps Bitcoin was destined to be replaced by something more adaptable, something that serves not as a store of value but as a mechanism to move value. XRP Is The End Game Vincent Van Code’s argument is based on XRP’s design as a liquidity engine engineered for quick, trust-based exchange and not a speculative asset. He compared it to old barter systems that later adopted pine nuts as a unit of exchange. The pine nuts were not intrinsically valuable, but their universally accepted role allowed trade to flourish. Related Reading: Prepare For ATHs: ‘XRP Train Has Left The Station – Analyst The same principle applies to XRP. Its value lies not in what it’s backed by but in the global agreement that it can be trusted, even if only for a few seconds, to move value between parties efficiently. Unlike Bitcoin, XRP does not depend on its very low supply for its use case. Instead, it acts as a neutral bridge. It’s a digital pine nut with the capacity to become an infinite liquidity engine, assuming global agreement. If the world were to agree that each XRP was worth $10,000, then that agreement alone would make it so. At the time of writing, Bitcoin is trading around $117,890 after peaking at an all-time high of $122,838 on July 14. The flagship cryptocurrency is now in a state of consolidation. Bitcoin bulls continue to project new highs, but its immediate momentum has slowed down. XRP, meanwhile, is also consolidating just below its recent all-time high of $3.65 on July 18. At the time of writing, XRP is trading at $3.44. It has experienced a pullback but is still within range of new price peaks. Featured image from Adobe Stock, chart from Tradingview.com
CryptoInsightUK believes the long-awaited altcoin season has finally begun—and that XRP could be its headline act. In a 13-minute market update posted on July 21, the British analyst argued that last week’s dramatic collapse in Bitcoin dominance “erased 19 weeks of Bitcoin strength in a single candle,” a move he called the first clear signal of a sustained rotation into altcoins. “Volume tells the story,” he said, pointing to the outsized red bar that accompanied the dominance drop. The pattern, he noted, mirrors the December 2020 setup that preceded the last explosive altcoin cycle. If dominance continues to unwind at a comparable speed, it could slip to the 39 percent zone within seven weeks—giving altcoins room to outperform. XRP Could Rally 500% Against Bitcoin That macro backdrop matters because, in the same breath, XRP just printed the highest weekly close in its history. CryptoInsightUK highlighted an “accumulation-then-breakout” structure on the XRP/USD chart that resembles Bitcoin-dominance’s own staircase lower. “It’s continuation, in my opinion,” he said, adding that XRP’s breach of its 2017-2018 all-time-high band could usher in a series of higher highs. Related Reading: XRP Targets $6–$10 If Bitcoin Hits $144,000, Analyst Predicts Liquidity data bolsters the thesis. Heat-maps from TradingDifferent show “significant liquidity to the upside… all the way now up to about $4.26,” the analyst said. He expects XRP to attack that magnet “probably within this week” and believes a run to $4.50 is “imminent” if Bitcoin breaks its nearby resistance shelf. The bolder call, however, is denominated in satoshis. With XRP/BTC perched just below its last meaningful resistance, CryptoInsightUK sees scope for a rally of “at least another 200 percent—potentially up to 500 percent—against Bitcoin” once the pair clears the level. Such a move, he argued, would propel XRP’s market-share to the 14–20 percent range, up from roughly 2 percent today, and would likely coincide with Bitcoin itself pushing toward the $135,000–$150,000 corridor. “Things are going to get exciting pretty quick,” he warned, urging followers to prepare profit-taking plans in advance. Related Reading: The XRP Euphoria Phase: Why August–October 2025 Could Be Explosive Though the video focused on XRP, the analyst revealed he recently took full profits on his sizeable Ethena (ENA) position after a 100 percent gain in two weeks, citing over-exposure and extreme daily RSI readings. The sale, he said, lifted his cash buffer from 2 percent to about 5 percent, giving him “the opportunity to hold my XRP bag for longer”. CryptoInsightUK acknowledged that timing any cycle top is notoriously difficult. “No one nails the cycle,” he conceded, promising to disclose his own exit strategy in real-time once price action justifies it. For traders who do not “live the charts,” he recommended a disciplined take-profit plan rather than aiming for absolute peaks. For now, the spotlight stays on two charts: Bitcoin dominance and XRP/BTC. A decisive breakdown in the former and a clean breakout in the latter would, in the analyst’s words, “ignite altseason” and validate the 500 percent upside scenario. Whether that firework display begins this week or takes a little longer, he insisted, “there’s no reason we couldn’t do something like this”—and sketched a near-vertical path higher. At press time, XRP traded at $3.46. Featured image created with DALL.E, chart from TradingView.com
Over the last few weeks, XRP has creeped up slowly but surely to become one of the most talked-about cryptocurrencies in the space. Its price has also risen steadily through this time, beating the $3.6 level to reach new seven-year highs and triggering momentum for higher prices. While the community celebrates this milestone, there is the fact that the altcoin has not made a new all-time high, and even with all of the recent push, its inability to reach new peaks has become a cause for concern. Are XRP Investors Getting The Short End Of The Stick? In a TradingView post, crypto analyst ICharted made a shocking allegation, namely that XRP investors are being ripped off. The analyst pointed out that the fact that a number of bullish developments have emerged in recent times and the XRP price is still sitting well below its all-time high levels shows that investors were getting the short end of the stick. Related Reading: Dogecoin Whale Bets $21 Million After $2.14M Profit – What’s Going On? The analyst listed out seven developments that have been bullish for the XRP price and should’ve already pushed it to new peaks. First on the list is the election of US President Donald Trump, who is the first pro-crypto president in history. Despite the market surge triggered by Trump’s election, XRP has remained well below its all-time highs. Next on the list is the fact that the Ripple case brought by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in 2020 is nearing its end, and this has also triggered a surge. But it was still not enough for new peaks. This also comes amid mass adoption as Ripple becomes the foremost crypto settlement company in the industry. ICharted also pointed out the myriad of partnerships that Ripple has inked, spanning from payments to real estate, and yet the XRP price continues to struggle. This has put XRP in the eye of the public, making it a well-known cryptocurrency, especially as it plans to take on SWIFT, but it is still sitting below all-time highs. Related Reading: Bitcoin Re-Enters Profit Zone As Greed Rises, But Rally To $200,000 Still Possible The rise in the volume in the past year is another development the analyst points to, as well as the fact that it was able to receive an ETF approval this year, which began trading last week. Then, last but not least, is the fact that the US Congress has passed multiple favourable crypto bills this year, and yet the XRP price remains below its 2018 peaks. Given that none of these have been able to push the XRP price to new all-time highs, the analyst warned investors that they are being ripped up on the price action. ICharted pointed to a possible price crash back to the $2 level soon, predicting that a free fall will begin in August. “The Feds are soon going to cut rates multiple times. Bitcoin tanks everytime that happens,” the analyst warned. Featured image from Dall.E, chart from TradingView.com
ETH prints a Doji on the daily chart as XRP teases a double top on intraday charts.
XRP price started a fresh increase and surged above the $3.350 zone. The price is now consolidating gains and might continue to rise above the $3.650 zone. XRP price started a fresh increase above the $3.450 zone. The price is now trading below $3.50 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There was break below a key bullish trend line with support at $3.510 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could start another increase if it stays above the $3.350 zone. XRP Price Regains Traction XRP price started a fresh increase after it settled above the $3.250 level, beating Bitcoin and Ethereum. The price was able to climb above the $3.320 resistance level. The bulls remained in action and the price gained pace for a move above $3.450 barrier. Finally, the price tested the $3.650 zone. A high was formed at $3.660 and the price is now consolidating gains. There was a move below the $3.60 level and the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $2.803 swing low to the $3.660 high. There was break below a key bullish trend line with support at $3.510 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair. The price is now trading below $3.50 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. On the upside, the price might face resistance near the $3.50 level. The first major resistance is near the $3.550 level. A clear move above the $3.550 resistance might send the price toward the $3.650 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $3.720 resistance or even $3.80 in the near term. The next major hurdle for the bulls might be near the $4.00 zone. Downside Correction? If XRP fails to clear the $3.60 resistance zone, it could start another decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $3.40 level. The next major support is near the $3.350 level. If there is a downside break and a close below the $3.350 level, the price might continue to decline toward the $3.320 support. The next major support sits near the $3.250 zone. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for XRP/USD is now losing pace in the bullish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for XRP/USD is now below the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $3.350 and $3.320. Major Resistance Levels – $3.550 and $3.660.
XRP is making headlines once again as its network records a dramatic surge, surpassing $1 billion in daily transfer volume for the first time in over a month. The spike comes on the heels of a powerful price rally, with possible signs that large holders, also called whales, may be playing a key role in driving the cryptocurrency’s next leg. XRP Transactions Hit Major Highs The XRP network is showing renewed strength and growth as transaction volumes have skyrocketed to over $1.07 billion. This spike follows a massive 67% rally in the digital asset’s price, which climbed above $3.5 earlier this month after a long period of consolidation. This impressive price surge marks one of the most aggressive upward moves in recent months. Related Reading: Pundit Warns XRP Investors To Not Make This Grave Mistake This Cycle The resurgence in both network activity and price signals is growing market momentum and possibly a shift in sentiment among investors and traders. Notably, XRPScan, a platform that records data from the XRP Ledger, revealed that the large-scale transfer volume was recorded on July 18, representing the cryptocurrency’s largest single-day figure in over a month. What’s particularly notable about this recent volume surge is that it does not appear driven by speculative churn alone. The elevated flow of funds between accounts and the increase in user addresses suggest a deeper level of network usage. Data from XRPScan shows that XRP payment volume from one account to another rose to 1.72 billion on July 18. Additionally, the number of successful transactions executed around the same time totalled over 2.08 million. New active accounts have also climbed significantly, with July 18 recording the highest daily count over the last month at 10,279. With blockchain metrics flashing green and XRP’s price reclaiming bullish momentum, the surge in daily transfer volume signals a fresh wave of bullish confidence among holders. Typically, such synchronised growth may point to deliberate accumulation or distribution by whales, who often move large sums during pivotal market shifts. Whales Go Long On XRP Ahead Of Potential Surge New reports from analysts indicate that XRP whale activity is back in full swing, with specific holders going long just days after the cryptocurrency network surged past $1 billion in transfer volume. Multiple long positions totalling over $3.8 million have been opened at a price point near $3.44, raising speculation that deep-pocketed investors may be acting on insider-level confidence. KingXRP, an analyst on X social media, revealed that a whale recently entered a $1.52 million long on XRP, just as buzz grows around the impending RealFi integration that could enable the XRP Ledger to unlock a massive $650 trillion market. Related Reading: XRP Open Interest Just Hit A Fresh ATH Above $10 Billion, Will Price Follow Next? Adding fuel to the hype, Radar, another market expert, reported that two additional whale-sized positions, worth $1.02 million and $1.31 million, were opened within the same price range. This move signals a clear shift in whale sentiment, suggesting increased confidence in XRP’s breakout potential. Featured image from Getty Images, chart from Tradingview.com
XRP is no stranger to dramatic breakouts, and now, all signs point to another one brewing. After years of range-bound price action, the token is flashing powerful signals on the weekly chart: a fresh MACD crossover, surging momentum, and a massive breakout structure forming. With $5 acting as the key psychological level, analysts believe a close above it could ignite a euphoric rally toward $8–$11. If history is any guide, the real fireworks may spark between August and October 2025. XRP Multi-Year Range Breakout Signals Strength According to The Ape Of Main Street, in a recent post on X, XRP appears to be breaking out of a multi-year consolidation range, signaling the potential beginning of a strong upward trend. This breakout comes as several technical indicators begin to align, sparking fresh optimism among long-term holders. Related Reading: XRP Price Fires Up Again: Momentum Grows, Eyes Key Resistance One of the most notable signals is a clean MACD crossover on the weekly timeframe, a classic indication of a shift in momentum toward the bulls. Alongside that, the RSI is climbing but still has room before it approaches levels historically associated with cycle peaks. The analyst emphasizes that a weekly close above the $5.00 mark would be a major milestone. Such a breakout would not only confirm the current rally but also clear the path for a more explosive leg up. Should the breakout continue, the next macro targets lie between $8.00 and $11.00. These levels are not arbitrarily chosen; they align closely with the price action observed during XRP’s previous parabolic cycle. No Reversal, No Limits? In wrapping up the analysis, the expert emphasized that the ongoing breakout in XRP looks both solid and sustainable, provided current momentum holds. The chart structure remains strong, with no immediate signs of exhaustion or reversal just yet. Related Reading: Pundit Says XRP’s Rise To $1,000 Will Happen A Lot Sooner Than Anticipated However, a key milestone lies ahead. For the move to gain real traction, XRP must break decisively above the $5 mark. That level serves as a critical threshold, one that could shift market sentiment from optimism to outright euphoria, sparking a new wave of bullish momentum. Looking ahead, the analyst suggests that if this breakout continues uninterrupted, the next parabolic phase could begin to unfold as early as August and stretch through October 2025. This projection is based on a combination of technical indicators and historical patterns seen in past cycles, which tend to favor explosive rallies once psychological resistance levels are breached. In summary, XRP may be on the verge of a major breakout, provided it holds above key levels and maintains volume. With strong technical confirmation and historical context supporting the move, traders and investors alike will be watching closely to see if XRP can replicate its previous explosive rallies as this bull cycle unfolds. Featured image from Getty Images, chart from Tradingview.com
In 2025, many first‑time crypto buyers could be hunting for an affordable entry point. Bitcoin is near $120,000 and Ethereum trades above $3,500. At around $3.60, XRP looks easier on the wallet yet still sits third in market cap. That sweet spot of price and reputation has caught the eye of retail investors. Related Reading: Not Even Bitcoin Is Safe: Kiyosaki Warns Of Massive Market Collapse Retail Investors Priced Out According to EasyA co‑founder Dom Kwok, the high cost of Bitcoin and Ethereum is pushing newcomers toward cheaper tokens. He says that when a single Bitcoin hits six figures, it feels out of reach. XRP, by comparison, offers big‑league standing without the sticker shock. That mix of affordability and credibility is drawing a wave of small buyers. Based on reports from past crypto cycles, tokens with low unit prices tend to grab attention. It can be remembered that Shiba Inu used to trade at roughly $0.00000000001. Buyers could scoop up billions for just a few dollars. this is the most simple bull case for $XRP that no one is talking about: 1. retail is priced out of $BTC and $ETH. 2. so new retail investors will buy $XRP $XRP is the third largest crypto currency by market cap, yet trades at just $3.20. this combination alone makes it the… — Dom (Bull/ish) | EasyA (@dom_kwok) July 17, 2025 Dogecoin rode a similar hype wave. XRP stands apart because it actually moves money across borders quickly and cheaply. That real‑world use adds a layer of trust missing in many meme coins. Mixed Signals From Legal Battle According to updates on Ripple’s US lawsuit, the final court ruling could swing sentiment dramatically. A win for Ripple might cement XRP’s appeal and keep retail flows strong. A loss could spook buyers and send prices tumbling. Retail investors are quick to react when legal clouds clear one way or the other. Holder Base Dominated By Small Players Based on the XRP Rich List, nearly 6.7 million wallets hold the token today. Of those, about 5.7 million belong to retail investors—accounts with under 1,000 XRP. Within that group, close to 3 million wallets have between 0 and 20 tokens, while 2.52 million wallets carry between 20 and 500. This broad distribution shows that everyday buyers have already jumped in, rather than just big institutions. According to several market watchers, excitement in the XRP community is palpable. Analysts predicted more XRP millionaires than Bitcoin millionaires. Many holders believe the token is still in its early days despite its 2012 debut. Critics warn that runaway optimism can reverse fast if the broader market cools down. Related Reading: Bitcoin Won’t Save You—Peter Schiff Says Gold Will Win As Trump Wrecks The Dollar Looking Ahead On Market Mood Based on current trends, XRP’s low price and high rank could keep retail interest alive—at least until something new steals the spotlight. If Bitcoin dips under $100,000 or a fresh token captures headlines, retail flows may shift again. For now, though, XRP’s $3.55 price tag and large‑cap status have made it the token to watch for many first‑timers seeking their first crypto win. Featured image from Judicature – Duke University, chart from TradingView
Pseudonymous market technician Dr Cat has laid out a tightly argued roadmap that would see XRP triple from its current range to between six and ten dollars within the next two months—provided Bitcoin’s ongoing advance carries the benchmark asset to $144,000. XRP Poised For $10 If This Happens In a series of posts over the weekend, the analyst noted that XRP’s monthly chart against BTC is “coiling” just beneath a crucial Ichimoku Cloud threshold at 2,674 satoshis. “If this month closes above 2 674 I think we should go at least to 4 135 in the next couple of months,” Dr Cat wrote, adding that such a close would deliver the first bullish monthly kumo twist for the pair since 2018 and place XRP in a “support‑and‑regain” configuration rarely seen in altcoins during the current cycle. The 4,135–7,600 satoshi band marks what Dr Cat calls the “resistance / take‑profit zone.” He argues that price seldom reloads immediately after such a multi‑year breakout and that a wick to the upper end of the zone is likely once momentum ignites. Related Reading: Analyst Says You Should Be Preparing To Exit XRP — Here’s Why “All in all, if BTC goes to 144 K on this weekly move, this price range for XRP in USD translates to $6–$10,” the analyst told followers, pencilling the move in for August or September if Bitcoin’s trend steepens. Dr Cat conceded that the optimal risk‑reward evaporates above 7,600 sats—“Would you risk a 10× unrealised gain for another 0.7×?”—and said he would rotate out of the position even though longer‑term targets above $30 remain “plausible” into 2026. On the XRP‑USD chart the picture is similarly constructive. Sunday’s weekly close above $3.37 turned both the cloud and the Kijun‑sen higher and produced a textbook Chikou Span breakout in week 27 of the Ichimoku time cycle, the so‑called Henka‑Bi candle. Dr Cat’s price‑projection grid aligns traditional Fibonacci extensions with Ichimoku price‑measurement theory: the N‑wave objective sits at $4.53, the E‑wave at $6.31 and the 2E extension at $9.22. “With the condition of this weekly close all of them are on the table for the next one to two months and $4.5 should be the absolute minimum,” he wrote, recalling that the same $4.5 target had been floated as “minimum” when XRP traded at $1.89 in early April. Market context lends partial support to the thesis. Bitcoin is trading just above $118,500 after a subdued weekend session, consolidating a 20 percent rally since the start of July, while ether holds near $3,760 and dominance continues to erode in favour of large‑cap altcoins. XRP itself is hovering around $3.55 following a 50‑percent weekly burst. Related Reading: XRP To $13 in 40 Days? Analyst Predicts Explosive Final Rally Technically, the “monthly close above 2,674 sats” remains the gating criterion. A failure to secure that level would postpone the kumo twist and risk another quarter of range‑bound drift versus Bitcoin. Conversely, a decisive move into the 4,135–7,600 satoshi band would confirm the first bullish market‑structure shift on the long‑term ratio chart in seven years and almost certainly drive speculative flows into the XRP‑USD pair. Traders watching for additional confirmation will be tracking whether the Chikou Span can clear price on the weekly timeframe “this or next week”—a rare but powerful signal that the analyst warns could invalidate the “healthy cross” caveat and send the market vertical even before the textbook Tenkan‑Kijun crossover materialises. For now, the path to $6–$10 hinges on Bitcoin’s ability to extend its breakout toward the six‑figure mark. If the flagship asset stalls below $120,000 the proportional upside for XRP compresses; should the rally continue, Dr Cat’s stacked Ichimoku‑Fibonacci objectives argue that $4.5 comes first, $6 follows quickly and the fabled $10 print is finally “on the table” as the trifecta of cloud twist, time‑cycle symmetry and momentum converge. At press time, XRP traded at $3.55. Featured image created with DALL.E, chart from TradingView.com
After years of trading below its previous all-time high from 2018, XRP finally broke through the $3.40 ceiling to hit a fresh record of $3.65 on Friday, July 18. The move capped off a rally that had seen the cryptocurrency rise by 68% from its July open. Related Reading: Whales? No, Newbies: Surge In New BTC Holders Fuels Market Rally—Study However, XRP has returned to hovering around the $3.40 to $3.50 zone following the breakout, and attention is shifting to the possibility of a strong pullback. Interestingly, prominent XRP analyst Egrag Crypto says that a retest to $3.12 might be necessary before any further price increase. Analyst Points To $3.12 As Retest Zone In a new post on social media platform X, respected crypto analyst Egrag Crypto cautioned that XRP may be due for a retest of the $3.12 level. The analyst referenced the Fibonacci 0.888 level, which currently sits at $3.1279, as a logical support zone if XRP were to retrace from its current price zone. According to his technical chart, XRP is currently consolidating within a descending channel on the 4-hour candlestick timeframe chart since it peaked at $3.65. However, it is still trading above $3.40, which is a bullish sign. “Staying above Fib 1.0 ($3.40) is a super bullish sign,” he noted, “but we still need to keep an eye on the descending channel.” Keeping this in mind, XRP could break below the $3.40 level, and a retest could happen at Fib 0.888 ($3.12). The $3.12 level stands out not just because of Fibonacci symmetry, but also because it coincides with an order block that formed as XRP pushed to new highs. If XRP returns to test this level and holds firm, it may confirm strength in the current rally structure and build the foundation for a continued climb toward the 1.21 Fibonacci extension, which is situated at $4.16. Chart Image From X: Egrag Crypto Bullish Momentum Still Intact Although some investors may see a drop to $3.12 as a setback, Egrag believes the outcome could actually be bullish in the bigger picture. “If we do see a retest here, it could set us up for another launchpad,” he explained. However, skipping the retest entirely would be even more telling as a clear sign that the bulls are stronger than anticipated. Related Reading: $57 Billion Mistake? Ex‑Ripple Engineer Reveals XRP Investment Blunder A clean hold above $3.40 in the coming days would point to bullish dominance, especially if XRP breaks out of the yellow descending channel featured in Egrag’s chart. On the other hand, a controlled revisit to the $3.12 zone may offer a better entry point for new investors and prepare XRP for its next leg up to the $4.16 price target highlighted in the analysis. At the time of writing, XRP is trading at $3.49. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView
A new technical analysis by market expert Austin Hilton points to the potential for an explosive surge that could drive XRP to insane price levels. These bullish projections come as XRP hits price levels not seen in the past seven years. The analysis also outlines how the cryptocurrency could perform through the end of July and what targets it might hit by year-end. XRP On Track To $5 By End Of July In one of his latest video analyses on X (formerly Twitter), Hilton shared his outlook on where XRP could be heading in the next few weeks. The analyst pointed out that the cryptocurrency’s price trajectory has already accelerated significantly since breaking above the $3.5 level earlier this week. Over the past 24 days, XRP has also posted an impressive 77% gain, further fueling bullish sentiment. Related Reading: XRP MVRV Ratio Flashes Signal That Last Led To 630% Surge Thanks to its strong price performance these past few days, Hilton notes that XRP is now less than 10% away from reclaiming its all-time high of $3.84, set almost eight years ago. He emphasized that the popular altcoin is currently exceeding expectations, with its price surging well ahead of schedule. With bullish momentum showing no signs of slowing down, the analyst predicts that XRP could reach $5 by the end of July. He attributes this potential upswing to strong liquidity flowing across the broader market, combined with rising demand and sustained bullish sentiment as the market enters a new phase of its cycle. Backing his forecast, Hilton mentioned the recent surge in XRP capital inflows. He noted that the cryptocurrency’s market value has surged from around $140 – $150 billion to over $207 billion in just one week. He further credited this influx of capital to growing institutional interest, compounded by Fear Of Missing Out (FOMO), driving fresh entries into the market. Year-End Forecast Sees XRP Gunning For $20 Looking further out, Hilton has revised his end-of-year projection, citing the ongoing strength of XRP’s rally and improving market fundamentals. Initially, when XRP was trading within the $2 range, the analyst had projected a conservative year-end target between $5 and $10, even describing the lower end of that range as extremely modest. However, with the altcoin‘s price now solidly sitting above $3, he sees the potential for a more aggressive push in the months ahead. His updated outlook includes a baseline target of $10, which he now views as the low end of his bullish possibilities. On the higher end, he sees $15 as a realistic stretch target, and a run to $20 as a possible explosive climax before the year ends. Related Reading: XRP Open Interest Just Hit A Fresh ATH Above $10 Billion, Will Price Follow Next? Several factors have been suggested as potential catalysts for this optimistic prediction, including XRP’s rising market capitalization, anticipation of a potential XRP ETF, and the long-awaited resolution and settlement of the Ripple-SEC lawsuit. Hilton has suggested all these factors are aligning to place XRP in a prime position for an explosive rally this year. Featured image from Pexels, chart from TradingView
Over the past week, the Bitcoin (BTC) market recorded a new all-time high at $123,091 on July 14. However, the premier cryptocurrency has experienced a slight price retracement since reaching this milestone. Interestingly, this fall in Bitcoin market prices has collided with a widespread gain in the altcoin market, with specific large-cap tokens notching up remarkable gains. Related Reading: Bitcoin Rally Not Over Yet? Short-Term Holder MVRV Suggests Further Upside 7-Day SMA Bitcoin Whale Exchange Transfers Near 12,000 BTC – Glassnode In an X post of July 18, prominent blockchain analytics firm Glassnode shares a profound on-chain insight on the Bitcoin market, stating that the volume of whale transfers to exchanges is presently on the rise. Notably, this development comes as Bitcoin experiences a moderate price correction after reaching a new ATH earlier last week, as previously stated. Glassnode explains that the 7-day simple moving average (SMA) of BTC transferred from whale wallets to exchanges is approaching 12,000 BTC, one of the highest weekly volumes recorded in 2025. Interestingly, this surge in transfer mirrors levels last seen in early November 2024, a period that preceded a popular crypto bull run. When large holders move their BTC to centralized exchanges, it typically suggests they are preparing to liquidate some or all of their positions, either to take profits or to rotate capital into other opportunities. However, the latter scenario seems likely, especially considering recent trends in the altcoin market. Amidst Bitcoin’s price correction, several altcoins have recorded significant price gains, prompting ideas that the altseason may have begun. For context, data from CoinMarketCap shows that the premier cryptocurrency experienced a mere 0.27% gain over the past week, while altcoins such as Ethereum, XRP, and Solana registered price surges of 19.98%, 25.98%, and 8.86%, respectively. Historically, this development mirrors a characteristic altseason, when other cryptocurrencies generally outperform Bitcoin, leading to a decline in Bitcoin’s market dominance. Altseasons are triggered when investors begin reallocating profits from BTC into higher-beta assets, seeking larger returns due to the lower market caps of these tokens. However, more data from CoinMarketCap shows the altseason index is at 36/100, indicating that while altcoins are beginning to gain momentum, the market has not yet fully transitioned into a confirmed altseason. An index value below 50 suggests that Bitcoin is still outperforming a majority of altcoins over 90 days. Investors should stay alert for a cross above 75 which would suggest a full-fledged altseason to be declared. Related Reading: XRP Open Interest Just Hit A Fresh ATH Above $10 Billion, Will Price Follow Next? Bitcoin Price Overview At the time of writing, Bitcoin trades at $118,377 following a 0.49% decline in the past day. Featured image from Pexels, chart from Tradingview
A popular XRP proponent recently projected a clear path for XRP to reach $1,000. Particularly, crypto commentator BarriC laid out a multi-stage price forecast that places the XRP price on a trajectory toward $1,000. The statement, posted on the social media platform X, follows XRP’s recent surge to a new all-time high for the first time since 2018. Expert Predicts Multi-Stage XRP Price Explosion XRP has been on an interesting price run since the beginning of the month, which kicked off when it broke out of its long-term consolidation below $2.2 on July 5. This was followed by a string of inflows alongside the rest of the crypto market as Bitcoin pushed to new price territories above $120,000. Related Reading: XRP To $13 in 40 Days? Analyst Predicts Explosive Final Rally However, although Bitcoin peaked at $122,800 on July 14 and has since entered a corrective phase below $120,000, the altcoin has managed to keep up its gains in the days after July 14. This detachment from Bitcoin’s momentum started after the SEC’s approval of ProShares’ XRP ETFs, which has contributed to the crypto asset’s push to a new all-time high of $3.65 in the past 24 hours and its market cap breaking the $200 billion threshold. Interestingly, XRP’s price is now trading in unknown territory, and the next price target for bulls is $4. BarriC’s post begins with a near-term target of $4 for XRP, which many bullish analysts have been watching closely for weeks. From there, BarriC anticipates a rapid expansion into double digits, forecasting a range between $10 and $20. Although the projection did not come with a technical analysis of XRP’s price action, the outlook that truly captures attention is his final projection: a “clear path” that leads XRP beyond the $100 mark and ultimately to a $1,000 valuation. $1,000 XRP: Path Or Pipe Dream? The notion of XRP reaching $1,000 has been discussed in the past but remains a controversial subject. To achieve a price point in the triple digits, its market capitalization would need to exceed $50 trillion, more than double the value of the most valuable public companies in the world combined. Central to BarriC’s prediction of a $1,000 XRP price is based on the belief that its utility in cross-border payments and banking infrastructure will drive its long-term value. A $1,000 XRP becomes realistic only when mass institutional adoption from banks turns transactional demand into structural demand. Related Reading: XRP Open Interest Just Hit A Fresh ATH Above $10 Billion, Will Price Follow Next? On the other hand, price targets like $10 and $100 in the coming years are still realistic based on the current fundamentals of the altcoin and the XRP Ledger. The first step is a break above $4, which can only be possible if XRP manages to secure $3 as its new base price going forward. At the time of writing, XRP is trading at $3.44, up by 22% in the past seven days. Featured image from Pexels, chart from TradingView
A well‑known commentator in the crypto space has made a bold pitch. According to reports, Crypto Bitlord urged every new investor to put all their money into XRP. Related Reading: XRP To $13 in 40 Days? Analyst Predicts Explosive Final Rally This call comes after XRP surged to seven‑year highs above $3 and hit a peak of $3.60. The token posted a 21% gain in a single week, outpacing even Bitcoin’s record run. Eye‑Popping Returns Fuel Bold Call Bitlord pointed out that someone who invested $50,000 in XRP at roughly $0.60 last November would now hold about $289,000 as prices hover near $3.47. He reminded followers how XRP broke above $1 during last year’s rally and then climbed beyond the $3 level this summer. This kind of windfall led him to tell new market entrants to skip the usual research and “take all your money and go all into XRP.” If you’re new to crypto, don’t even think or question it. Take all your money and go all into $XRP — Crypto Bitlord (@crypto_bitlord7) July 18, 2025 Bitlord’s track record on XRP has had its twists. In mid‑2023, he touted the token when it traded around $0.50–$0.60, only to walk back those comments the following July. Some saw his pullback as sarcastic, since prices soon climbed past his earlier targets. Based on charts, he has also laid out what he thinks XRP could achieve—calling for dramatic moves that few other analysts dare to mention. Critics And Risks Remain Despite the rally, the altcoin still faces obstacles. Its connection to Ripple and the ongoing US Securities and Exchange Commission legal showdown create uncertainty. A court decision could go either way, and any ruling against Ripple might send the price sharply lower. Other analysts have echoed bullish views, encouraging investors to stack at least 10,000 XRP tokens. They said he won’t sell until XRP reaches $100. That price would value a 10,000‑token stash at $1 million. For many, that goal sounds distant. But analysts point to XRP’s history: it once traded for $0.002, making skeptics eat their words when it hit $1. Sky‑High Targets Or Pipe Dream? Bitlord has even floated a $10 target—an increase of about 180% from today’s levels. He believes some critics will end up “in mental institutions” if XRP ever tops that mark. Related Reading: XRP Becomes Top 3 Crypto After ProShares ETF Approval, Can It Flip ETH? He’s gone further, claiming the once‑joked $1,000 target is now within reach. Hitting $1,000 would push XRP’s market cap into the trillions, dwarfing most assets on the market today. As the market buzzes, investors face a choice. Some are drawn to XRP’s meteoric rise and rosy forecasts. Others warn against betting everything on a single crypto token. The numbers show a balanced approach—dividing funds across several coins and setting clear exit points—might help guard against the next big swing. For now, XRP remains one of the most talked‑about tokens in the crypto world. Featured image from Meta, chart from TradingView